Category Archives: Kitchen

As Seen In Whole Foods

Selection of cheeses available in California at the Whole Foods marketing.

In Whole Foods market the other day I got lost among the imported cheeses. They serve a variety of cheese plates at the little wine and tapas spot hidden right inside the store. The California cheese plate is always a … Continue reading

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Baked Avocado Eggs and Hollandaise Recipe

Photo of California style Avocado baked with egg and Hollandaise sauce by Lisa Keating of EncinoMom.

Here’s a simple recipe for an elegant breakfast or brunch inspired by a photo I saw recently on Pinterest. The original photo looked so amazing, I had to try it for myself. I cooked the yolk thoroughly, which you may … Continue reading

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Hot Fresh Mint Tea

Photo of a cup of hot mint tea by EncinoMom's Lisa Keating

This is the way they serve their hot mint tea at Aroma Cafe in Encino. Tons of fresh mint is muddled in piping hot water and delivered with a tea bag which you can use or not depending on your … Continue reading

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Buddha’s Hand

Photo of Buddha's Hand locally grown citrus by Lisa Keating for EncinoMom.com

Ever seen these in your local market? I didn’t buy any, but couldn’t resist snapping a pic of these odd looking citrus fruits. Locally grown here in California, I’m so curious about what to do with these. If you’ve tried … Continue reading

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Can’t Beat Corned Beef

Corned Beef sans cabbage. (I over-cooked the potatoes on this batch, but you won't do that!)

Corned Beef sans cabbage. (I over-cooked the potatoes on this batch, but you won’t do that!) I just couldn’t wait for St. Patty’s Day this year. I’ve already made corned beef and eaten all of the left overs! (It’s great … Continue reading

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New Year, New Juice! The Juice Review From EncinoMom

Photo of the EncinoMom Juiceology Juice Tasting!

At the offices of EncinoMom, we received two new juices neatly packaged in a mini-cooler. In our Taste Kitchen, we poured the Juiceology juices into a variety of glasses for staffers to sample. The bright colors and aromas were a … Continue reading

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